MOATS News & Analysis

Sigma’s merger with Chemist Warehouse has brought one of Australia’s best retail businesses to the public.

Phil Fisher forged a stellar record and is cited by Warren Buffett as a key influence. He liked companies to have this quality.

Asking these simple questions can reveal valuable things about a company’s quality and economics.

Being part of an oligopoly isn’t always enough to be awarded a moat by our analysts.

One of the most popular investing books ever taught us to investigate hot products as potential investments. Another preaches caution while doing so.

Terry Smith is perhaps Britain’s best-known investor. How does he define a quality business?

The wide-moat funeral home operator is trading at depressed levels, but its competitive edge is intact, says Morningstar.\n 

These wide-moat, low-uncertainty names are reliable, writes Susan Dziubinski.

Loan deferrals, high savings rates, and government stimulus helped the wide-moat lenders avoid the worst and stage a stunning rebound.

These names have shone but as bubble warnings grow louder their frothy valuations and lack of competitive advantage may concern.